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  1. Your life isn’t a one-act play.
  2. You’re never too smart to be confused.
  3. Gravitate toward work that solves an important problem.
  4. Don’t underestimate the power of friendship.
  5. You’re not a slacker if you cut yourself some slack.

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What you do tomorrow—or for the next ten years—does not have to be what you do forever.

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I thought I knew everything I needed to know when I left college. But the first step to learning something new is embracing what you don’t know, instead of focusing on what you do know.

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At some point in your career, you will find yourself facing a problem you cannot solve on your own. When that happens, don’t panic. Take a breath. Force yourself to think things through. And then find smart people to learn from.

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Just about everything I have accomplished came because I sought out others who knew more. People want to help you. The key is to not be afraid to ask.

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